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Visiting Bora Bora, French Polynesia


A lush gem presided over by two towering peaks, Bora Bora makes quite a first impression. Admire turquoise lagoons from the perimeter road that traces its 19-mile circumference. There is a bounty of activities packed into this small space. Get your feet wet at the Lagoonarium, the Diving Center, the Coral Gardens or the Leopard Rays Trench. After an energetic day, contemplate these watery wonders from the lofty heights of 2300-foot Mount Otemanu or while strolling through palm-studded Matira... more » A lush gem presided over by two towering peaks, Bora Bora makes quite a first impression. Admire turquoise lagoons from the perimeter road that traces its 19-mile circumference. There is a bounty of activities packed into this small space. Get your feet wet at the Lagoonarium, the Diving Center, the Coral Gardens or the Leopard Rays Trench. After an energetic day, contemplate these watery wonders from the lofty heights of 2300-foot Mount Otemanu or while strolling through palm-studded Matira Point. « less
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The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

Nov 21, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

We have just returned from our trip to Tahiti. We spent 8 nights at Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort & 7 nights at St Regis Bora Bora. We have holidayed and snorkelled at the Great Barrier Reef,...more

Bloody Mary's

3 of 5 stars
Falls Church, VA
Nov 20, 2009

The food here is actually pretty good, with a variety of options that you get to see before choosing your meal. Portions are large, so you can skip the kabob appetizers they offer. It seemed like a...more

Le Meridien Bora Bora

4 of 5 stars
Falls Church, VA
Nov 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed here for three nights during our honeymoon. After considerable research, I chose Le Meridian over other resorts in Bora Bora because it is location, price, and the turtle sanctuary. ...more

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